Gang rape accused killed in police encounter in Larkana

LARKANA: A suspect involved in the gang rape of a 15-year-old mentally challenged girl was killed in an alleged police encounter in Larkana on Sunday, police said.

According to officials, the police launched a raid near Sailra Bypass in the Rato Dero area following intelligence reports about the presence of armed robbers. However, the suspects opened fire on the raiding police party, prompting a retaliatory response from police personnel.

During the exchange of fire, one suspect was killed. He was later identified as Rizwan alias Kaloo, who was the prime suspect and a nominated accused in the gang rape case of the teenage mentally challenged girl.

A search operation is ongoing to arrest the remaining suspects involved in the crime. Authorities said all individuals connected to the case will be brought to justice.

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Authorities also confirmed that the victim had died at the hospital while receiving treatment.